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[[File:Violet Gym Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Violet Gym in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Violet Gym Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Violet Gym in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Violet Gym was first mentioned in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'', where Falkner told {{adv|Gold}} that after [[Walker|his father]], the previous Violet Gym Leader, had gone missing, he had started training hard in order to pass the [[Pokémon Associaton]]'s test and become the new Gym Leader of Violet City.  
Violet Gym was first mentioned in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'', where Falkner told {{adv|Gold}} that after [[Walker|his father]], the previous Violet Gym Leader, had gone missing, he had started training hard in order to pass the [[Pokémon Association]]'s test and become the new Gym Leader of Violet City. In ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'', Falkner successfully passed the test and became an official Gym Leader.


===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
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Violet Gym first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} entered the Gym to challenge Falkner. Unlike what Gold had heard, Falkner used {{p|Pidgeot}} instead of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}}, because they had been badly injured during Falkner's previous Gym battle against {{OBP|Black|Golden Boys}}. With some clever tactics, [[Gold's Totodile]] was able to defeat Pidgeot.
Violet Gym first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} entered the Gym to challenge Falkner. Unlike what Gold had heard, Falkner used {{p|Pidgeot}} instead of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}}, because they had been badly injured during Falkner's previous Gym battle against {{OBP|Black|Golden Boys}}. With some clever tactics, [[Gold's Totodile]] was able to defeat Pidgeot.


However, just when it seemed like Gold had won, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}} suddenly appeared. Falkner explained that the Violet Gym was originally built as a resting place for Articuno, and it only came to this place once every four years. Even against this overwhelmingly poweful opponent, Gold refused to surrender. As he cursed his lack of an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, a {{TP|Gold|Pikachu}} suddenly appeared from the [[Time Capsule|time tunnel]] that had appeared above the Gym, and joined Gold's side in the battle against the [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]]. Falkner then opened the Gym's roof, giving Articuno a more suitable environment to battle in.
However, just when it seemed like Gold had won, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}} suddenly appeared. Falkner explained that the Violet Gym was originally built as a resting place for Articuno, and it only came here once every four years. Even against this overwhelmingly powerful opponent, Gold refused to surrender. As he cursed his lack of an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, a {{TP|Gold|Pikachu}} suddenly appeared from the [[Time Capsule|time tunnel]] that had appeared above the Gym, and joined Gold's side in the battle against the [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]]. Falkner then opened the Gym's roof, giving Articuno a more suitable environment to battle in.


Although Pikachu initially refused to listen to Gold, it soon began to obey him. With Totodile's help, Pikachu was able to deal heavy damage on Articuno with {{m|Thunder}}. Although the Freezing Pokémon wasn't fainted, it then left the battle, choosing not to fight anymore. According to Falkner, this meant that Articuno had admitted its defeat, meaning that he had lost the battle. As his prize, Gold then received the {{badge|Zephyr}}.
Although Pikachu initially refused to listen to Gold, it soon began to obey him. With Totodile's help, Pikachu was able to deal heavy damage on Articuno with {{m|Thunder}}. Although the Freezing Pokémon wasn't knocked out, it then left the battle, choosing not to fight anymore. According to Falkner, this meant that Articuno had admitted its defeat, meaning that he had lost the battle. As his prize, Gold then received the {{badge|Zephyr}}.


[[File:Violet Gym JBA.png|thumb|200px|Violet Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[File:Violet Gym JBA.png|thumb|200px|Violet Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]

Revision as of 04:07, 12 June 2016

Violet Gym
キキョウジム Kikyō Gym
Violet Gym anime.png
Location Violet City
Gym Leader Falkner
Badge Zephyr Badge
Dominant Type Flying
Region Johto
Violet Gym Battlefield.png
Battlefield

The Violet Gym (Japanese: キキョウジム Kikyō Gym) is the official Gym of Violet City. It is based on Flying-type Pokémon. The Gym Leader is Falkner. Trainers who defeat him receive the Zephyr Badge.

In the games

Generation II

Violet City
Pokémon Gym
Leader: Falkner
The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon

In Generation II, the Gym structure was very basic. It was very similar to Pewter Gym in layout, a pathway leading directly to the Gym Leader with two Trainers obscuring the way. The path is held on some sort of raised platform, with a seemingly bottomless pit left and right of the path. The path creates an "S" shape as it winds around toward the Gym Leader. At the tips of the "S" there are two Trainers that are both unavoidable. At the end stands Falkner, who will battle any challengers of the Gym. After Falkner is defeated, he will give the player the Zephyr Badge, which allows the use of Flash outside of battle, as well as TM31 (Mud-Slap).

A field based on the Gym also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2's Johto Gym Leader Castle.

Generation IV

Violet City Pokémon Gym
Leader: Falkner
The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon

Unlike in Generation II, the Gym is inaccessible until the Sprout Tower is cleared. Trainers will start out on ground level. A wooden platform at the end that will lift Trainers up to the upper level where a structure similar to the one in Generation II awaits. The path creates an "S" shape as it winds around toward the Gym Leader. A Trainer waits at each end of the "S", but unlike in Generation II, both Trainers can be avoided by walking on the glass tiles that encircle the field. Falkner waits on a wooden platform in front of the windows at the back of the Gym. After Falkner is defeated, he will give the player the Zephyr Badge, which allows the use of Rock Smash outside of battle, as well as TM51 (Roost).

Appearance

Violet Gym GSC.png Violet Gym HGSS.png
Generation II Generation IV

Trainers

Core series

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Trainer Pokémon
Bird Keeper Abe
Bird Keeper Abe
ショウタ Shōta
Reward: $216
Spearow Spearow Lv.9
No item
Bird Keeper Rod
Bird Keeper Rod
ツバサ Tsubasa
Reward: $168
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.7
No item
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.7
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.




Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Trainer Pokémon
Bird Keeper Abe
Bird Keeper Abe
ショウタ Shōta
Reward: $288
Spearow Spearow Lv.9
No item
Bird Keeper Rod
Bird Keeper Rod
ツバサ Tsubasa
Reward: $224
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.7
No item
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.7
No item
Trainers with a telephone symbol by their names will give their Pokégear number to the player, and may call or be called for a rematch with higher-level Pokémon.




Side series

Pokémon Stadium 2
Round 1
Trainer Pokémon
Bird Keeper Matt
Bird Keeper Matt
カケル Kakeru
Reward: $N/A
Pidgey Pidgey Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png Berry
Hoothoot Hoothoot Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png PSNCureBerry
Spearow Spearow Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png Ice Berry
Natu Natu Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png Mint Berry
Doduo Doduo Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png Bitter Berry
Pidgeotto Pidgeotto Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png PRZCureBerry




Round 2
Trainer Pokémon
Bird Keeper Matt
Bird Keeper Matt
カケル Kakeru
Reward: $N/A
Pidgeotto Pidgeotto Lv.50-100
Bag Sharp Beak Sprite.png Sharp Beak
Togetic Togetic Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png PRZCureBerry
Fearow Fearow Lv.50-100
Held icon II.png Mint Berry
Farfetch'd Farfetch'd Lv.50-100
Bag Stick Sprite.png Stick
Noctowl Noctowl Lv.50-100
Bag Metal Coat Sprite.png Metal Coat
Murkrow Murkrow Lv.50-100
Bag BlackGlasses Sprite.png BlackGlasses




Items

Item Location Games
TM Ground TM31 (Mud-Slap) Reward for defeating Falkner  G  S  C 
TM Flying TM51 (Roost) Reward for defeating Falkner  HG  SS 

In the anime

The Violet Gym made its only anime appearance in Fighting Flyer with Fire. The battlefield is on the top of a tall building and is without a roof so that Flying Pokémon can make full use of their abilities.

After saving Pikachu from Team Rocket, Ash challenged Falkner to a battle. The battle got off to a bad start for the young Trainer, but it became better when Ash defeated Falkner's Hoothoot and Dodrio with Pikachu alone. However, the Gym Leader's Pidgeot proved to be too tough for Pikachu. Using Charizard, Ash was able to defeat Pidgeot and earn his first Johto League Badge, the Zephyr Badge.

Pokémon used in Gym

Hoothoot
Falkner's Hoothoot
Debut Fighting Flyer with Fire
Voice actors
Japanese Yūji Ueda
English Yūji Ueda

Hoothoot was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot managed to defeat Ash's Chikorita with ease, but was quickly defeated once Ash brought out his Pikachu. Hoothoot was also sometimes seen outside of its Poké Ball with Falkner when not in battle.

It reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.

Hoothoot's known moves are Tackle and Peck.

Dodrio
Falkner's Dodrio

Dodrio was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle Ash's Pikachu. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash then decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round.

Dodrio's known moves are Agility, Fury Attack, Drill Peck, and Tri Attack.

Pidgeot
Falkner's Pidgeot
Debut Fighting Flyer with Fire
Voice actors
Japanese Megumi Hayashibara
English Megumi Hayashibara

Pidgeot appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire. When Team Rocket tried to steal Ash's Pikachu, Falkner used Pidgeot to get Pikachu back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a Gym battle against Ash. It was able to defeat a weakened Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack.

It was then put up against Ash's Charizard in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure Charizard making it unable to fly. But with Ash's support and inspiration, Charizard was able to fly again.

Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used Agility to keep dodging Charizard's attacks and attack from behind. Ash luckily had Charizard turn back and use Fire Spin trapping Pidgeot. It then finished it off with Seismic Toss making Ash the victor.

It reappeared in a flashback in All That Glitters!.

Pidgeot's known moves are Whirlwind, Agility, Wing Attack, and Quick Attack.

In the manga

Violet Gym in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Violet Gym was first mentioned in Sunkern Treasure, where Falkner told Gold that after his father, the previous Violet Gym Leader, had gone missing, he had started training hard in order to pass the Pokémon Association's test and become the new Gym Leader of Violet City. In Smeargle Smudge, Falkner successfully passed the test and became an official Gym Leader.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Violet Gym in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys

Violet Gym first appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!, where Gold entered the Gym to challenge Falkner. Unlike what Gold had heard, Falkner used Pidgeot instead of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, because they had been badly injured during Falkner's previous Gym battle against Black. With some clever tactics, Gold's Totodile was able to defeat Pidgeot.

However, just when it seemed like Gold had won, the Legendary Pokémon Articuno suddenly appeared. Falkner explained that the Violet Gym was originally built as a resting place for Articuno, and it only came here once every four years. Even against this overwhelmingly powerful opponent, Gold refused to surrender. As he cursed his lack of an Electric-type Pokémon, a Pikachu suddenly appeared from the time tunnel that had appeared above the Gym, and joined Gold's side in the battle against the Legendary bird. Falkner then opened the Gym's roof, giving Articuno a more suitable environment to battle in.

Although Pikachu initially refused to listen to Gold, it soon began to obey him. With Totodile's help, Pikachu was able to deal heavy damage on Articuno with Thunder. Although the Freezing Pokémon wasn't knocked out, it then left the battle, choosing not to fight anymore. According to Falkner, this meant that Articuno had admitted its defeat, meaning that he had lost the battle. As his prize, Gold then received the Zephyr Badge.

Violet Gym in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Violet Gym in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Violet Gym appeared in Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!!, where challenged Falkner. It didn't take long for Jō's Totodile to defeat Falkner's Pidgey, earning the young Trainer his first Badge.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Violet Gym first appeared in The Gym Challenges Begin!!, where it was closed when Red was about to enter it. It reappeared in PMHGSS05, where Red and Falkner had a rematch.

Trivia

  • Falkner is the Gym Leader with the lowest level Pokémon in the games, with a Pidgey at level 7 and a Pidgeotto at level 9 in Generation II. This remains true in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where his Pidgey is now level 9, while no other Gym Leader's party levels fall beneath level 10.
  • Violet Gym is the only Gym in the Stadium series to solely use Pokémon of the Gym's specialty type.


Gym Leaders of the Johto region
Violet Gym Zephyr Badge
Falkner OD.png
Falkner
Azalea Gym Hive Badge
Bugsy OD.png
Bugsy
Goldenrod Gym Plain Badge
Whitney OD.png
Whitney
Ecruteak Gym Fog Badge
Morty OD.png
Morty
Cianwood Gym Storm Badge
Chuck OD.png
Chuck
Olivine Gym Mineral Badge
Jasmine OD.png
Jasmine
Mahogany Gym Glacier Badge
Pryce OD.png
Pryce
Blackthorn Gym Rising Badge
Clair OD.png
Clair


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